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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Key

This evening I have been working on finishing up preparation for the Sunday school class I attend. I have mentioned a few times in the last couple of weeks that we are working through Colossians together. The assignment that was given two weeks ago (we skipped last Sunday for Easter) was:

Read Colossians daily.

Focus on Chapter 1. Write down observations and questions.

Optional

Outline down to paragraphs

Title the chapter

Pick a key verse

Think through the chapter

Personal Application

For a minute think about the process here and specifically the third optional step, pick a key verse. Why is that suggested? It is because it forces one to think through the content and the context of what the author is sharing in his work. It engages one more intensely as they have to think through what idea in the passage is the key to what is being presented.

It is not a simple or easy exercise. But if we take on the challenge it will truly significantly impact our understanding of the passage we are studying. Try it.

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